Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

4 weeks ago

Palo Alto, California, United States Stanford Health Care Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant to join our Neurosurgery team at Stanford Health Care. As a key member of our team, you will provide high-quality patient care, work collaboratively with our neurosurgery team, and contribute to the development of our clinical programs.

Responsibilities
  • Evaluate and treat patients with acute, chronic complaints, and health maintenance concerns related to neurosurgery.
  • Obtain complete histories and perform pertinent physical exams with assessment of normal and abnormal findings on new and return patients.
  • Perform or request and evaluate diagnostic studies as indicated upon evaluation of the patient.
  • Administer medications according to the formulary protocol or upon patient-specific approval from the supervising physician.
  • Orders and collects specimens for routine laboratory tests, screening procedures, and therapeutic procedures, including blood and blood products.
  • Orders physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology examinations, and nursing services.
  • Perform designated procedures after demonstrated competency, according to written standardized procedures where applicable.
  • Obtain informed consent, as indicated.
  • Initiate arrangements for hospital admissions and discharges and complete appropriate paperwork.
  • Assist the supervising physician in the operating room (OR) and perform surgical procedures in the personal presence of the supervising physician.
  • Recognize and consider age-specific needs of patients.
  • Effectively communicate and interact with patients, families, staff, and members of the community from diverse backgrounds.
  • Recognize situations which require the immediate attention of a physician, and initiate life-saving procedures when necessary.
  • Facilitate the coordination of inpatient and outpatient care and services as needed.
  • Facilitate collaboration between providers and coordination of community resources.
  • Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and clinical policies and procedures.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
  • Provide and coordinate patient teaching and counseling.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or above from an accredited college or university.
  • Graduate of a PA program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
  • PA - Physician Assistant State Licensure.
  • BLS - Basic Life Support.
  • DEA - Drug Enforcement Administration.
What We Offer

Stanford Health Care offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. We are committed to providing an exceptional patient and family experience, and we are seeking individuals who share our commitment to excellence and quality care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanford Health Care is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all employees and applicants.

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